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Culture
Four real-life Willy Wonka shops in Louisville
If you want to view paradise, simply look around and view it.
October 28, 2025 04:00 PM
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Jeff Milby
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Business
A Q&A with Merryweather + YachtSea co-owner J.C. Denison
We get the scoop on the new nautical-themed bar and restaurant coming to Butchertown.
April 1, 2024
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Declan Lowthian
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Business
2 genre-based bookstores are bringing readers to LOU
When it comes to books, LOU really knows how to turn a page.
March 18, 2024
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Declan Lowthian
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Culture
7 Irish Pubs in Louisville, KY
You can feel the luck of the Irish at any of these Derby City establishments.
March 13, 2024
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LOUtoday Intern
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Culture
Phalcha Coffee is open in Louisville’s Germantown
Phalcha Coffee opened in Germantown earlier this month
March 11, 2024
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Jeff Milby
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Travel and Outdoors
Let’s go glamping, Louisville
Progress Park is open for the season.
March 5, 2024
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Jeff Milby
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Culture
Louisville thrift shoppers are on the hunt for this missing artwork
A framed portrait has gone missing after being mistakenly donated to Goodwill on Valentine’s Day.
February 22, 2024
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Declan Lowthian
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Retail
The best Valentine’s Day gifts for 2024
Shop Valentine’s Day chocolates, couple’s games, cookware, candles, and fuzzy socks to spread the love.
January 24, 2024
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Vagney Hampshire
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Food
2 Louisville chefs are semifinalists for the 2024 James Beard Awards
It’s like the Oscars, but for food.
January 24, 2024
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Jeff Milby
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Food
Earlybird Bagel Shop rolling into Schnitzelburg
We bet you’ve never had a cacio e pepe bagel before, until now.
January 11, 2024
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Katie Molck
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Culture
These 4 Louisville diners really hit the spot
It’s another episode of, “Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives.”
December 19, 2023
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Jeff Milby
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How to celebrate AAPI Heritage Month in Louisville
New fests in 2025 will showcase contributions of our local Asian American and Pacific Islander communities.
May 9, 2025
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Brent Schanding
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We know where to go to watch the flowers grow.
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Brent Schanding
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Real Estate
This Old Louisville mini-mansion was featured on Zillow Gone Wild
Inset library shelving, an indoor garden, and stained glass features all await you inside this house featured on Zillow Gone Wild.
May 8, 2025
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Declan Lowthian
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Business
These are your favorite businesses’ favorite businesses
For Small Business Week, we asked Louisville entrepreneurs to share their love for other small bizzes that everyone should know about.
May 7, 2025
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Brent Schanding
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Business
Meet the Anchal Project
This Louisville-based small business works with artisans in India to import + sell their designs locally and nationally.
May 7, 2025
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Declan Lowthian
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Business
Publix is supermarket sweeping Kentucky
The popular chain has announced plans for its 13th store in the state.
May 5, 2025
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Brent Schanding
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Wellness
Snag health and wellness deals from Louisville small businesses
Louisville’s health-minded small businesses are banding together for Small Business Week to offer you specials on self care, fitness, and more.
May 5, 2025
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Declan Lowthian
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Small Business Week has arrived in Louisville
Join us at LOUtoday in celebrating small businesses from Sunday, May 4 to Saturday, May 10.
May 2, 2025
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Declan Lowthian
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Culture
How to bet at Churchill Downs
The sportsbook is closed, but betting windows and online betting are still on.
May 1, 2025
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Declan Lowthian